Ep.372: A Busy Mom's Guide to Prayer with Bunmi Laditan

Bunmi Laditan hasn't always prayed like she does now. Her faith in recent years has grown and with it she finds herself praying all day long in a constant conversation with God. This episode in The Busy Mom's Guide series is about prayer. Not holy, big word prayer, but gritty, honest prayer that says exactly how we're feeling and what we're thinking. We are always striving for part practical and part inspirational in our podcast episodes and this conversation hits the perfect balance of both. Bunmi reminds us of the good news of the Gospel. As a relatively returner to faith, her excitement about God's care for us IS inspiring. She also tells us why as a mom she prays for her kids (as her parents prayed for her for many years.) If you are a mom of older kids you will be inspired to pray for them. Bunmi also shares about HOW she prays. She gets practical. She reads Scripture, journals, anoints her children with oil, and whispers and screams. She goes to God as her father and believes in his gentleness as he receives her. This sense of safety gives her the freedom to be completely honest in her prayers. She knows God won't reject her but will welcome her words. If you are a mom who has never prayed you will find a friend in Bunmi. If you are a mom who wonders if your prayers matter, you will be reassured they do. If you are a mom who is tired of the fluff, we've got you. This conversation is for you. Connect to Bunmi You can find Bunmi on her website and on Instagram and Facebook Listen to this episode on iTunes or watch it here:   A few things mentioned in the interview Bunmi's new book: Help Me God, I'm a Parent: Honest Prayers for Hectic Days and Endless Nights https://www.amazon.com/Help-Me-God-Im-Parent/dp/0310365074/ref=sr_1_1?crid=EWYQD0C8YIS7&keywords=bunmi+laditan&qid=1660621133&sprefix=bunmi%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1&asin=0310365074&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1 "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." -John 1:5 (NIV) Stormie O'Martian   Thank you to our sponsor: 2 Free Weeks of Meal Plans HERE~ We know that busy moms need help getting dinner on the table. This is why we've invited Prep Dish to partner with us to bring you The Busy Mom's series. Their weekly meal plans offer you meals that are -quick & easy -delivered straight to your inbox -adaptable to your family's needs (gluten free and dairy free options available) -answer the question "What's for dinner?"   And the BEST NEWS: Open Door Sisterhood get two weeks free. Just go over to prepdish.com/sisterhood to sign up.